Finding the Third Proportional to 297,994 and 702,813
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,994 and 702,813 is: 1,657,570.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,994 : 702,813 = 702,813 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,994/702,813 = 702,813/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,994x = 702,813 × 702,813 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,994x = 493,946,112,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 493,946,112,969/297,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,657,570.67
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